Cuban Cigars

The Saint Luis Rey Pura Vida is the 2021 Regional Edition selected for Costa Rica by Habanos S.A. Produced in a strictly limited run of just 6,000 boxes of 10 cigars, this release has quickly become a sought-after collectible among Cuban cigar enthusiasts.

Presented in the Magnum 54 vitola (120mm x 54 ring gauge), the Pura Vida delivers a bold, full-bodied smoking experience. Hand made in Cuba using premium tobaccos from the renowned Vuelta Abajo region, it showcases the rich depth and strength characteristic of Saint Luis Rey.

Wrappers range from Claro to Colorado-Claro, each displaying an attractive oily sheen that reflects the quality of the leaf. Powerful, refined, and limited in production, this Regional Edition is a standout addition for collectors and aficionados who appreciate full-strength Cuban cigars.

Origin: Cuba
Manufactured: Hand Made
Vitola: Magnum 54
Length: 120 mm
Ring Gauge: 54
Strength: Full
Production: Limited to 6,000 Boxes (10 Cigars Each)

Description

The cigar measures 5 9/10 inches (150mm) long with a 54-ring gauge, a vitola known as the geniales. It is a vitola that has been used many times for Edición Regional releases, but can also be found in regular production cigars, notably the Montecristo Open Eagle and the Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Juan. The cigar “a generous and elegant Habano with subtle and medium-bodied notes.”

Montecristo Edmundo Reserva Cosecha 2018

The Montecristo Edmundo Reserva was originally intended as a 2022 release and is the nineth Reserva release, since the launch of the series in 2003 with the Cohiba Reserva Selección. It is also the second time that Montecristo has been selected to create a Reserva, following the Montecristo No.4 in 2007.

These rare cigars are presented in numbered luxury boîte nature boxes containing twenty cigars and each one is decorated with a second silver and black Reserva band. Just 5,000 numbered boxes (100,000 cigars) have been produced for the worldwide market and all the tobaccos used in their creation has been aged in bales for three years prior to rolling. In this instance, the Montecristo Edmundo Reserva has been made exclusively using tobacco from the 2018 harvest (cosecha).

The Edmundo Reserva has been blended to the classic medium to full bodied Montecristo taste that many people consider the benchmark against which all other Havanas are measured. Established in 1935, today Montecristo is the world’s most popular Habanos brand and, in the UK, the Montecristo No.4 is one of the bestselling Havana cigars.

The original Edmundo - 5 1/3” (135mm) x 52 ring gauge - was released in 2004 and has since been joined by the Petit Edmundo (2006), Double Edmundo (2013) and Wide Edmundo (2021). In 2010 the Montecristo Edición Limitada (a Cañonazo size) was named the Grand Edmundo. 

The name Edmundo is inspired by Edmundo Dantes, the eponymous hero of Alexandre Dumas’s novel, The Count of Montecristo “All Montecristo are ‘tripa larga, totalmente a mano’ – long filler, totally handmade and use only the finest leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. The finest tobacco in the world.”

The Por Larranaga Leones is the newest Regional Edition for Spain in 2023. It has been release into the spanish market in September 2023.

The Por Larrañaga Leones is a 42 Ring Gauge x 155mm long cigar that will come in boxes of 10. Only 50000 boxes have been released. Like every other Por Larrañaga, it comes with an immaculate golden band.

The much-anticipated Bolivar Regentes is the 2021 Habanos Limited Edition and measures 5 1/8” (130mm) x 52 ring gauge. The vitola is known as a Discretos in the world-famous cigar factories of Cuba and are presented in special production SLB boxes containing 25 cigars.

The Bolivar Regentes shares its dimensions with the Partagás Maduros No.1 and delivers voluminous rounded smoke to the palate which is balanced with intense layered flavours and rich aromas. A signature for this powerful Habanos brand.

All the tobacco for the Bolivar Regentes has been aged for a minimum of two years which from 2007 was a standard introduced to all leaves destined to become an Edición Limitada Habano.

Although this is perhaps not a cigar for the novice, the characteristics make it one of the most sought-after marques among more experienced cigar smokers and for collectors looking to round the robust, rich aromas even further by laying them down to age.

Originating from the town of San Juan y Martinez in the Vuelta Abajo zone, Hoyo de Monterrey traces its roots to the renowned Vegas de Primera plantation. Accessible through a gate inscribed "Hoyo de Monterrey. Jose Gener. 1960." on the main square, this plantation is situated in a low-lying position along the San Juan y Martinez river, as indicated by the term "Hoyo," meaning "hole."

Founded by Jose Gener, a Spaniard from Tarragona, in 1865, the Hoyo de Monterrey brand carries the legacy of its vega's name. The blend of Hoyo de Monterrey is known for its delicate yet aromatic profile, offering a lighter taste with remarkable elegance and complexity, making it an appealing choice for aficionados.

Length: 7"
Ring Gauge: 47
Strength: Light / Medium
Vitola: Churchill

Partagas Serie E No.2 Gran Reserva

The Gran Reserva Series is one of the most illustrious in the world of Cuban cigars. The Partagás Serie E No.2 Cosecha 2015 represents the second time Partagas has been featured in it, so far a unique achievement...

As with all Gran Reserva, the tobacco leaves used to create these magnificent sticks have been aged for a minimum of 5 years after harvest.  The Serie E No. 2 is presented in the grand Duke vitola, measuring 54 ring gauge by 140mm in length, and will deliver the traditional full-strength flavours of this ancient and illustrious Marca for over 90 minutes.

Only 5,000 boxes of this edition - each stunningly crafted in black lacquer, individually numbered, and containing 15 ultra-premium cigars - have been made.  They will be keenly sought after by collectors across the globe.

The latest release from Habanos to arrive in the UK is the Montecristo Wide Edmundo. It is the fourth cigar in the brand’s portfolio to bear the Edmundo name, following the launch of the original in 2004. However, uniquely among its stablemates, the Wide Edmundo is dressed with a second band bearing
its name. The Wide Edmundo is an entirely new vitola (size) within the Habanos portfolio called the Duke No.3. It measures an impressive 4 7/8” (125mm) x 54 ring gauge.. Perhaps unsurprisingly, that makes it the heaviest ring gauge in the Edmundo range.

Montecristo is the benchmark brand for many cigar smokers. Its perfectly balanced blends are all created exclusively with selected filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone, home of the finest tobaccos in the world. All sizes are ‘tripa larga, totalmente a mano’ – long filler, totally handmade.

Saint Luis Rey was founded just before the Second World War.

Some say that its name was taken from a Thomas Wilder play ‘The Bridge of San Luis Rey’, which was popular at the time. However it is more likely that it refers to the town of San Luis in the heart of the Vuelta Abajo tobacco zone, which is particularly famous for the superb wrapper leaves produced there.

Whatever the truth may be, Saint Luis Rey enjoy a reputation among Havana cigar lovers for the intensity of their flavour. They are made with filler and binder from the Vuelta Abajo zone.

All sizes are ‘Tripa Larga, Totalmente a Mano’ – long filler, totally handmade.

Length: 5"
Ring Gauge: 48
Flavour: Medium
Vitola: Hermoso No. 4
Smoking Time: 45 - 60 Minutes 

Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure No.3

The Cigar

The Cigar

This highly prestigious Cohiba 55 Aniversario Limited Edition 2021 upholds the grand legacy of the iconic brand, boasting the nationally-recognized Habanos label. Each cigar, expertly hand-crafted with tobacco leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region and a pigtail finish, is presented in 10-count boxes and features an unprecedented 150 mm x 57 ring gauge “Victoria” vitola, thereby creating an alluringly distinctive cigar.

Do not overly concern yourself if the Mille Fleur looks familiar, it shares its dimensions and blend with the ever-popular Petit Corona within the same brand.

As Juliet herself may have said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet”.

Measuring 5 1/8” (129mm) x 42 ring gauge, the Mille Fleur has been produced in Cuba for over half a century. However, up until 2002 it was a machine-made cigar and not imported into the UK. Now they are all made entirely by hand using long-filler tobacco leaves, Tripa Larga – Totalmente a mano.

The French name translates into English as ‘thousand flowers’ and, as you would expect with such a name, it is a cigar with a generous floral bouquet. Serendipitously, it has arrived in the UK at the start of springtime.

Romeo y Julieta is one of the most loved and respected Habanos brands with its elegant, medium-bodied aromas blended from some of the finest tobaccos grown in the Pinar del Rio region of Cuba.

Partagas Capitols

These mareva sized cigars – 5 1/8″ (129mm) x 42 ring gauge – are presented in tins of five and are the second of two products to be released by Habanos S.A under the ‘Linea Retro’ title, following on from the Romeo y Julieta Club Kings earlier in the year.

The retro metal tin, inspired by pocket cigar cases that were much in vogue in the 1970s, makes these new additions eminently portable and quite stylish. The original 1970’s cases are now much sought after by collectors around the world, fetching high prices at auction.

These cigars have been rolled to the distinct full-flavoured blend that has made Partagas such a favourite over the years and have been made “totalmente a mano con tripa larga”- totally handmade with long filler. All of the filler, binder and wrapper leaves used in making these cigars are harvested from the best tobacco-growing plantation in the Vuelta Abajo area in Pinar del Río, Cuba.

Montecristo Supremos Limited Edition 2019

The Cigar 

Habanos Limited Editions are highly appreciated and anticipated by cigar enthusiasts every year, and even more so when this is a new vitola from one of the world’s benchmark Habano brands. 

The Montecristo Supremos is the first of the much anticipated 2019 Habanos Limited Edition to be released in the UK. It is presented in a bespoke, Montecristo yellow box of 25 cigars and shares it’s dimensions with the ever-popular Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchill, measuring 5 ¼” (130mm) and with a ring gauge of 55.

This is the 10th time that Montecristo, the world’s best selling Havana brand, has been called upon to produce a prestigious Limited Edition and no other brand has produced more.

Within the Limited Edition series, which began in 2000 and can now boast of having over 60 releases, there are just three cigars with a larger diameter than the Montecristo Supremos.

This medium to full bodied cigar provides an hour or so of the classic ‘tangy’ Montecristo taste, with the dark wrapper providing a slightly sweet top taste to the blend and the extra ageing of all the leaves ensuring a rounded, smooth smoke.

FLAVOUR: Medium to Full
VITOLA: 
RING GAUGE: 55
LENGTH: 5 1/4 Inches

Cohiba Esplendidos 2018

The Cigar:

Cohiba's brilliant Churchill size., first seen in 1989. Beautifully presented in mid-tone wrappers. Make time for this stately cigar, the king of the Linea Clasica

Line: La Linea Classica
Vitola: Julieta No.2
Ring Gauge: 47
Length: 7 Inches / 178mm

Punch ManTua Italy Regional Edition 2018 is part of just 2,500 boxes made worldwide. A beautifully crafted cigar.

H. Upmann Naturales Tubos Early 1970s Discontinued mid to late 1990's

 A pretty rare box to find, also as we know Upmann cigars age very well as well.

VITOLA: Panatela
RING GAUGE: 33
LENGTH: 6 1.4" inches - 155 mm
FLAVOUR: Light

Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008

 Montecristo Sublimes 2008 Edicion Limitada are now available. Following the Cohiba Sublimes in 2004, Montecristo came with the same popular vitola. The smoke is exceptionally smooth for this aged Limited Edition. Rare cigar to get to and highly sought after among Cigar Aficionados.

VITOLA: Sublime
RING GAUGE: 54
LENGTH: 6 1/4 inches - 164 mm
FLAVOUR: Medium to Full

Cohiba Seleccion Reserva  2003 

Cohiba Especial Reserva 2003

The Cigar

One of the original sizes of Cohibas that were launched in 1982, it is perhaps sometimes overshadowed by some of the newer and larger format cigars within the range. However, this slender and elegant looking cigar has enough power and depth to capture the attention of any cigar smoker. A cigar with the well-earned status of classic.

FLAVOUR: Medium to Full
VITOLA: Laguito No.2
RING GAUGE: 38
LENGTH: 6 Inches / 152mm 

Cohiba Esplendido Reserva 2003

The Cigar

For many years the Cohiba Espledido was the epitome of ebullience and luxury. Although modern tastes for cigar shapes may not regularly include Cohiba’s Churchill sized offering, there is no doubt that this regal cigar is still an enthralling hour and a half spent in the company of one of Cuba’s finest. From the very top draw.

FLAVOUR: Medium to Full
VITOLA: Julieta No.2
RING GAUGE: 47
LENGTH: 7 Inches / 178mm 

Cohiba Media Corona Reserva 2003

The Cigar

Although the name had been used before, and has been used since, this size is unique which makes the smallest cigar of the collection one of the most interesting to many collectors. A spicy little treat. Medium to full.

FLAVOUR: Medium to Full
VITOLA: Media Corona
RING GAUGE: 38
LENGTH: 5 5/8 Inches / 142mm 

Cohiba Piramide Reserva 2003

The Cigar

At the time of release the Pirámides was the pick of the bunch within the Selección box for many people. The ensuing years have done nothing to dampen that original assessment and it has now developed a near cult status among some smokers.

FLAVOUR: Medium to Full
VITOLA: Piramide
RING GAUGE: 52
LENGTH: 6 1/8 Inches / 156mm 

Cohiba Robusto Reserva 2003

The Cigar

This squat cigar, measuring just under 5 inches, can surprise people with the intensity of its flavour. Made using the Linea Classica blend of leaves, to a medium full flavour profile, the Robusto Reserva is a wonderfully constructed cigar that has maintained its consistency over the years.

FLAVOUR: Medium to Full
VITOLA: Robusto
RING GAUGE: 50
LENGTH: 4 7/8 Inches / 124mm 

Cohiba Seleccion 50 Aniversario 2016

Cohiba 50th Anniversary Selection Travel Humidor was produced by Habanos to celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Only 10,000 were made worldwide.

This humidor contains 8 of the best Cohiba Cigars.

• 2 x Piramides Extra, from the Classic series

• 2 x Siglo VI, from the 1492 series

• 2 x Genios, from the Maduro 5 series

• 2 x Behike 56, from the Behike series

El Rey Del Mundo Infantes Cuba Regional Edition 2013 is part of only 5,000 boxes made, a rare and stunning smoke that is medium in flavour and packs a punch.

El Rey Del Mundo Petit Cayo Andorra Regional Edition 2018

 El Rey Del Mundo "Petit Cayo" is the vitola that has been selected by Habanos in 2018 for sale exclusively in Andorra. These "Petit Cayo" are manufactured with selected leaves from the Vuelta Abajo, Pinar del Rio, and comprise a special and unique production of 2,400 individually numbered boxes of 25.

• Vitola: Petit Robusto
• Ring gauge: 52
• Cigar length: 110 mm / 4.33'
• Origin: Cuba

Edmundo Dantes Conde 54 RE Mexico 2011

The Cigar

In 2007, Habanos S.A. released the first Edición Regional for the country of Mexico, the Edmundo Dantes El Conde 109 Edición Regional Mexico. 

Because Montecristo is a “global” brand it cannot be used for an Edición Regional. As such, the Edmundo Dantes brand was used for this release in Mexico 2011 only 1000
boxes released in 2011 and has aged increibly well. A beautiful crafted cigar packed with immense flavours.

Size: 6 1/2 Inches

Ring Gauge: 54

Vitola: Double Robusto

Montecristo Gran Piramides Book Collection 2017 has dark chocolate tastes with hints of coffee that get more intense as you smoke. A stunning smoke.

Brand: Montecristo
Factory Name: Gran Piramide
Vitola: Pyramid
Year: 2017
Packaging: Numbered book-shaped boîte nature box of 20 cigars (2,000 produced).
Number in box: 20
Ring Gauge: 57
Length: 160 mm

Edmundo Dantes - Conde Belicosos Mexico Regional 2016

The Cigar 

The Edmundo Dantes Conde Belicoso is a 5 1/2 inches (140 mm) long figurado with a 52 ring gauge, a well-known vitola called the Campanas that is shared with such popular cigars as the Bolívar Belicoso Fino, Sancho Panza Belicosos and Romeo y Julieta Belicosos.

Punch La Isla ER Cuba (Regional Edition) 2018 is made from the best leaves of the Vuelta Abajo region. Medium to full bodied with creamy nut notes and honey.

Sancho Panza Eslavo ER Serbia 2014 is an amazing vitola is made with a special production of only 1,000
individually numbered cabinets.